After being stunned for a full minute, she widened her eyes and looked at Nox. "I-I can't believe you would reverse the Death Seal.""Or what? What did you think I was going to do to you?" Nox turned around and asked Senami.Senami's face turned crimson with embarrassment.'I thought he asked me to take off my clothes just now because he was thirsting for my beauty. I never expected that he was actually trying to remove the Death Seal that he had cast on me. Could it be that I misunderstood him?' The crimson hue on Senami's cheeks intensified as soon as such thoughts crossed her mind."Put on your clothes first," Nox instructed flatly once again.Only then did Senami realize that she was still naked. Thus, she quickly grabbed her coat on the floor and put it on.After that, she stood aside reservedly. Neither did she dare to move nor escape. After all, she knew better than anyone else that although Nox had removed the Death Seal on her, he could still kill her effortlessly if he
Nox was right. Sure, he slaughtered her fellow countrymen, but who among the ones he killed didn't have it coming?Snowground had amassed 100 thousand soldiers at the border of Darkbog Mountains, bullying the farmers and herders of Faeast. What had they been up to? What could they have possibly been aiming for?As Snowground's war goddess, Senami knew full well what was going on.And what about her father, Senas? All these years, he had been building up their military, itching for war with Faeast, trying to wash away the shame of their country's defeat six years ago. How could she not be aware of this?As for the king of Snowground, had Nox not killed him, the two nations would have gone to war. If that happened, how many more would have died? A hundred times more than now!She stood there, frozen, as Nox's words hit her like a tidal wave."I only kill those who deserve it! Tell me, who among them didn't deserve to die? Which of them shouldn't have been slain? If you think I'm in
After Nox beheaded Skyler, the mourning bell of Snowground had tolled without pause.For nearly two days and one night, the somber sound echoed across the land.Then, suddenly, the mourning bell fell silent.In its place came the deep, resounding sound of another bell clanging—the one used to summon court for discussions in Snowground's Golden Chambers.In Snowground's Imperial City, tens of thousands of citizens lined the streets. As the booming chimes spread throughout the entire city, everyone turned toward the Golden Chambers, whispering among themselves."What's going on? Why did the mourning bell stop ringing? Now they're ringing the assembly bell?""Could it mean that the Faeastian demon has finally left?""No idea!"While the townspeople speculated, outside the Grand Scholar's mansion, Snowground's civil and military officials had gathered.The Grand Scholar was akin to Faeast's Right Minister. In Snowground, this position was held by Eunus Pena.Eunus, the leader of
The Golden Chambers of Snowground, once a majestic structure that had stood for over a thousand years, now lay derelict.The entire foundation of the hall had sunk a full foot into the ground, as if crushed under an immense weight. The once pristine floor, paved with white jade, was now marred by countless cracks and deep fissures.At this moment, Eunus led the ministers and generals of Snowground to the steps outside the great hall.Staring at what was left of the Golden Chambers, he let out a heavy, weary sigh. "A tragedy for our nation. Snowground has fallen on hard times."Eunus slowly ascended the cracked white jade steps. The other ministers followed closely behind him.The resounding clang of the assembly bell continued ringing through the air.Just as Eunus and his entourage reached the top of the steps, a graceful figure appeared before them.It was Senami."It's Ms. Senami… She is still alive!"Seeing Senami, all the ministers were filled with relief and excitement.
"Lord Nox, you've already slain our ruler and taken over the Golden Chambers. What more do you want?" Eunus stepped forward, his voice filled with indignation.Nox cast a slow, deliberate glance at him and replied, "I want to restore order to your country.""Restore order?" The ministers looked at each other in confusion."That's right!" Nox continued. "Your country has brought disaster upon itself, and I've delivered the punishment. Now, with your country leaderless, I intend to pick a new ruler for you. Only then can order be truly restored.""What? He's actually saying he'll choose a new ruler for us? How can this be?"The ministers erupted in protest. After all, this was Snowground.Nox was an outsider. How could he possibly choose their new ruler?"Lord Nox, you have no right to meddle in our country's affairs! Our ruler must be chosen by our own people, not by some outsider from Faeast! What gives you the right to select our new ruler?" Eunus demanded angrily."Because I'
As soon as Eunus finished speaking, the other ministers quickly chimed in, "Exactly! How could a woman be crowned ruler of Snowground? Ms. Senami is Lord Senas' daughter, but making her the ruler is just too much of a stretch!"Hearing the dissent, Nox replied, his tone even more commanding, "Listen up, all of you. I'm here to inform you, not to debate with you. Got it?"His words silenced the entire crowd once again."Lord Nox, this is outrageous! How can we allow you to make such a mockery of our country? We have our own dignity and pride!" Eunus bellowed."Dignity?" Nox looked at Eunus and spoke coldly. "You, a coward too scared to even step into the Golden Chambers, dare talk to me about dignity?""I… I refuse to accept this!" Eunus' voice shook. "Today, I stand for Snowground! If you make Senami our ruler, I'd rather die!"To everyone's surprise, Nox replied with a chuckle, "You want to die? I can arrange that."Then, with a casual flick of his finger, a finger blast shot o
And so, the new ruler of Snowground was born.Her name? Senami Reyes.The news spread like wildfire across the entire nation, and soon, it reached every corner of the world. No one quite understood why Senas' daughter had been chosen to sit on the throne, but there was no dissent. Not from the people and not from the army.The military, after all, knew very well who Senami was. Her reputation as Snowground's legendary war goddess was etched in every soldier's mind.…Meanwhile, in Imperia, Faeast's capital, the Gilded Halls buzzed with news of the change. The moment word reached the emperor, his laughter boomed through the halls."Ha! Brilliant move, absolutely brilliant!" he bellowed heartily. "With Senami as queen, Snowground won't dare wage war on our country again—not for the next hundred years, I'd wager!"Nineve chimed in, "Father, are you talking about that woman, the one they call Snowground's most beautiful? The one stupid Nox kidnapped?""Yeah, that's the one!""What
The coronation would be held at Mount Roth, where Nox would be made Defender Lord. That position would give him near-ultimate power. As a result, the only person who would outrank him would be the emperor himself. He would even be more powerful than his old self.Nox would only have to answer to the emperor from that point on."If stupid Nox knows that Father's going to crown him, he's going to be delighted." The thought alone brought a smile to Nineve's lips."I owe him this much, and I must repay my debt," said the emperor quietly. Nox brought peace to this world just for his country. If the emperor gave him nothing in return, it would be poor repayment for Nox's work."Are you done with the emperor's order, Mr. Gaia?" The emperor turned to Douglas."Yes, Your Majesty," said Douglas."Good. The coronation shall happen on the eighth of November. I shall journey to Mount Roth and crown Nox myself," declared the emperor."Your Majesty, there is something that concerns me…" said D
"You're going nowhere! Die!" The Sovereigns chased after the spirit, and a hundred rulers followed. They trapped the Titan's spirit and ripped him to shreds."Holy shit! That's the ancient Faeastian Sovereigns for you!" White Tiger roared with pride. He was on the roof of a tower somewhere.Emperor Elijah narrowed his eyes and exchanged a look with the other Sovereigns. He hurled the remaining essence of the Titan's spirit to White Tiger and stuffed him with it. The energy filled White Tiger up, and he ballooned. Black, rancid energy came out of his body, and he fell into madness.Nox cast Heaven's Demise and sealed White Tiger's consciousness. The Ice Temple Lord, realizing what the Sovereigns were trying to do, encased White Tiger in a coffin of magic ice."This is an impressive underling you have, Nine-State Lord. Devouring spirits gives him power. Anyone else would've lost their minds and become a killing machine, but White Tiger's already mad to begin with. There's no further
"The third kind of Emperor uses natural energy, the power of Yin and Yang, and the elements to become one. Since they use all kinds of elements and energy to become an Emperor, they are practically invincible."The Ice Temple Lord was excited. "So, you're saying I'm the strongest kind of Emperor?"Nox was speechless. "No, what I was trying to say was you took the wrong path. You could've absorbed the energy in the heavens, but you absorbed the Yin energy in the ground. You're stronger than Frostmir, but his level was higher, so you'd still be no match for him." Nox pursed his lips."Eh?" The Ice Temple Lord was disappointed. He thought he could be on par with Nox once he became an Emperor. The Ice Temple Lord wasn't the only one who gained power. The Ice Temple cultivators did as well. Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird gained a lot of power, too.Vermilion Bird was now a Flawless Supreme, Black Tortoise was an Advanced Supreme, while White Tiger was an Intermediate Pi
The fact that Nox could cast Sovereign Seal showed the Ice Temple Lord a new level of power. The Sovereign was more terrifying than the gods. 'No wonder they could rule the world in ancient times.'The ancient Sovereigns and rulers of Faeast attacked their enemies. The fate of Faeast gathered over their heads, piercing the clouds that hung over them. The weaker monsters were all slain, and Emperor Hans pierced the pharaoh with his spear, returning him to dust.Emperor Blade killed the god of another ancient civilization. The evil energy possessing them was purified. Moments later, the only gods left were the Titans. Unlike the possessed gods, the Titans were ancient cultivators.Even if they didn't master any spells or techniques, they'd trained their bodies to their absolute best. The Sovereigns and rulers didn't have much advantage against these enemies.These spirits were only summoned through the relics and the remnants of energy left within. Their bodies were gone, and their s
The talismans were Magic Mountain's Forbidden Art, and Nox had fused them with Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual. Nox's mentors back in Mystia had taught him the Sovereign Seal earlier than expected.Their goal was simple. If Nox became the Sovereign, he could use the seal to command all the natural energy around him. If he didn't become the Sovereign, he would teach the Sovereign how to use the seal.The Sovereign Seal was a Saintly technique and the most ancient technique around. It was stronger than a Celestial technique.A golden seal brighter than the sun slowly rose into the air. It was the Sovereign Seal.As it appeared, natural energy gathered around it. The energy flew into the relics Brundela took from Faeast. Within a museum not open to the public, a bronze sword started to tremble as natural energy flowed into it. That got the attention of a professor."That sword belonged to Faeast's Emperor Elijah! What is going on?"A silhouette came out of the sword, and his aura was maj
Back in the navy command center, Fergus got the drone footage of Brundela's latest development. There were a few generals from the Nox Army with him. They could see that the monsters in the capital were far stronger than the ones they took out."It's a pity the capital is too densely populated. We have the weapons, but we can't use them." Fergus slammed the table in frustration. Even if the capital were to fall into enemy hands and the people torn apart by the monsters, Fergus could not order his men to fire at the capital, or things would be bad for them.Fergus could only open fire if the monsters were in a no man's land."Commander Parrish, the lord has orders. We are to keep the waters guarded. Once the capital's crisis is over, we are to make our way to the port and give humanitarian aid," a Nox Army general said telepathically. He just got Nox's orders."Is that so? Then Nox can stop this crisis." Fergus' eyes shone. He had no idea what Nox was planning, but he was the Sovere
Demons were walking the lands of Brundela. Legendary creatures were roaming the streets as if the end of days were here. The resurrected monsters were causing chaos everywhere. When the Titans showed themselves, despair washed over Brundela.There were too many monsters running around. Even after the Twilight Order and Ice Temple cultivators sent out everyone they had, it still wasn't enough to stop these creatures. The monsters went straight to the council hall, and so did the Titans.The Ice Temple Lord created a Magic Ice Formation and kept using Forbidden Arts and mystical artifacts to fend off the enemies. He had already done his best."You have to do something, Nine-State Lord. I can't hold on much longer!" the Ice Temple Lord said telepathically.Though monsters were about, they were not a threat to the Ice Temple Lord. he could leave anytime he wanted, but he had a deal with Nox. If he were to desert the battlefield, he would face a hell far worse than he could imagine late
Their targets were the relics around the altars. The moment the whirlpool showed up, the black energy conjured black walls and kept Brundela on lockdown, cutting off all communications.Possessed by evil spirits, gods from ancient civilizations came back to life. In the underground graveyard, the dead came bursting out of their coffins, and skeletons with phantom flames flickering around them charged at the holy knights and James' secret agents.Nothing more needed to be said. The holy knights' leader led the charge. The other knights resolved to fight to the death as they battled the skeleton gods.James and his secret agents fired off at the enemies, but the bullets did nothing to the skeletons. All they managed was to light a big spark. Only grenades and howitzers could deal damage to them, and even then, the damage was light.The battle was fierce. Though the knights did not fear death, they were still weaker than the prehistoric gods. These skeletons were nigh invincible, and
Nox was hovering higher than the Ice Temple Lord, and he got everyone's attention."Who's that?""It's a Faeastian!""My God, it's the Nine-State Lord!" Nox was known throughout Faeast and the world. Brundela's council members had recognized him the moment he showed up. They had nothing but fear for gods, yet Nox was the strongest man in the Mortal World, so they respected him.The clouds in Brundela's skies were hanging heavily over the ground, and the icy aura they radiated was making everyone shiver. Winter seemed to have come early for Brundela. The temperature was dipping fast.Back in the control center, intelligence agents were watching the surveillance footage closely, and they noticed the altar. The Twilight Order and Ice Temple cultivators were there, strengthening the altars' seal the best they could. There were soldiers guarding the altar as well.For some reason, the secret agents had a feeling something bad was going to happen. Murphy's Law, as they said.Suddenly,
A sliver of energy flew out of the puppet and gathered natural energy around it. Then, the temperature rose at a blistering rate. Fortunately, Bard's reminder came just in time, and Vermilion Bird was prepared for this. She led her team away from the spot.A pillar of fire engulfed the building, and heat waves shot off in every direction, lethal and deadly. The light eventually faded, and all buildings in a few hundred yards were razed to the ground.If Vermilion Bird had killed the puppet without thinking just now, she would have lost all her men and suffered serious injuries. "That bitch! I'm going to make her into a human swine one day! I'll give her hell!" she cursed.Bard gasped. 'Yeah, women can be really terrifying.' Not one General was a normal person.This incident didn't escape Nox, of course. He saw it through his divine sense. "Heh, you can't fight the flow of history? You say that, Aphrodite, but you've done the same thing more than once. Schemes and plots when your ey